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The Paleolithic Diet and Male Factor Infertility

NCT01346631 · Status: WITHDRAWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Last updated 2015-06-23

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Prospective studies concerning diet and male fertility are lacking. Observational studies suggest that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and meats may be associated with higher sperm counts. The investigators wanted to see if a "paleolithic diet" consisting of meat, fish, fruits vegetables and nuts and lacking grains, legumes and dairy products can improve sperm counts.

Conditions

  • Male Infertility

Interventions

OTHER

paleolithic diet

The diet consists of unlimited quantities of meat and fish, fruits and vegetables, eggs, nuts and water. Foods to be avoided include grains, wheat products, legumes, soy, potatoes and corn, rice, legumes, processed meats, soft drinks, dairy products and sugar. Allowed in moderation include coffee, alcohol,cooking oil, honey, salt, dried fruit.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • HaEmek Medical Center, Israel

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Months
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-05-31
Primary Completion
2012-05-31
Completion
2012-05-31

Countries

  • Israel

Study Locations

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